Nnwom 61

1 Wɔde ma dwomkyerɛfoɔ. Wɔde sankuo na ɛtoɔ. Dawid dwom. Ao Onyankopɔn, tie me sufrɛ; tie me mpaeɛbɔ.

For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer.

2 Mefiri asase ano frɛ wo, mefrɛ wo ɛfiri sɛ mʼakoma atɔ baha; fa me kɔ ɔbotan a ɛware sene me no so.

From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 Woayɛ me dwanekɔbea, aban a ɛyɛ den ma ɔtamfoɔ no.

For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.

4 Me kɔn dɔ sɛ metena wo ntomadan no mu afebɔɔ na manya hintabea wɔ wo ntaban nwunu ase.

I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Selah)

5 Woate me bɔhyɛ, Ao Onyankopɔn; na wode wɔn a wɔsuro wo din no agyapadeɛ ama me.

For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

6 To ɔhene nkwa nna mu bebree; na ne mfeɛ mfiri awoɔ ntoatoasoɔ nkɔduru awoɔ ntoatoasoɔ.

You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations.

7 Ma ɔnni ɔhene wɔ Onyankopɔn anim daa. Fa wʼadɔeɛ ne wo nokorɛ bɔ ne ho ban.

He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

8 Afei mɛto ayɛyie dwom ama wo din daa na madi me bɔhyɛ so daa nyinaa.

So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily.